Car won't start

Tiny
RODIRBY
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  • 1979 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
I have a 79 Camaro Z28 that ran great yesterday and will not start today. It turns over strong and is getting pletny of gas but will not start.
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 AT 11:34 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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How do I ground the plug wire to the motor? It has a carborator and it's getting plenty of gas, I can see it spraying in.
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